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Is this the announcement that has to do with a new system for BWI? There was an announcement about this a couple of weeks back. I had to chuckle, as I think it also mentioned that it would be the first P25 system in the area. 73 Mike
 

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Oh and iam sorry i don't think it's has to do w/ bwi because they said it was from when

MDTA had to close the tunnel

because of a terror threat and somthing about the radios
 

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Here's the story-
MDTA Police Defend Tunnel Threat Response

(AP) BALTIMORE, Md. Maryland Transportation Authority Police are defending their response to October's now-discredited threat against a Baltimore highway tunnel.

An internal report summary obtained by The Baltimore Sun concluded the response worked and law enforcement officials agreed that closing the two tunnels was "a prudent decision."

The closure of the tunnels around midday on October 18th was ordered by Authority Police Chief Gary McLhinney. He says police have a responsibility to protect the public and he'd make the same decision again.

The report shows that within hours after the tunnel closure, the FBI had discounted the tip about a plan to blow up a Baltimore tunnel. The report also found that a low-frequency police communications equipment failed. New systems have been ordered.

jake14 said:
Oh and iam sorry i don't think it's has to do w/ bwi because they said it was from when MDTA had to close the tunnel because of a terror threat and somthing about the radios

It's almost certainly the same system as previously announced for BWI.

The Maryland Transportation Authority Police department is responsible for security and law-enforcement services at the Authority's toll facilities, the Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) Airport and the Port of Baltimore, according to their website.....

And According to the Original Press release the MTA police are going to be users of the BWI system...

Motorola to Provide New Communication System at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

$6.9 Million Project Will Bolster Airport Operations, Coordination

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., -- 14 DEC. 2005 – The Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) is purchasing a $6.9 million Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) Mission Critical wireless communications system for its Baltimore/ Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) that will improve coordination between the airport and neighboring jurisdictions.
Early next year, Motorola will begin installing a wireless voice communication system that will enable all MAA personnel, including Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting, Maryland Transportation Authority Police, airport security, airport maintenance and airport operations to reach each other directly via a trunked radio system. When the system is complete, more than 700 users will be linked.

The new system also will provide MAA personnel with enhanced communications with public safety officials in Anne Arundel, Baltimore and Howard counties, as well as the City of Baltimore. Those government entities provide mutual aid services at the airport, and the airport provides mutual aid to those jurisdictions.

“This will be the first Project 25 trunked radio system in Maryland,’’ said
Jackie Wasni, Motorola Communications & Electronics, Inc. vice president. Project 25 is the interoperability standard for digital two-way wireless products adopted by manufacturers of two-way communications equipment. “As part of the project, we are providing radios that will deliver true interoperability with other Project 25 trunked radio systems in the area.”

The contract will provide BWI, which plays a crucial transportation role in Maryland and the National Capital region, with Motorola’s digital ASTRO 25 simulcast system. The contract covers more than 700 radios, infrastructure and system maintenance for three years.
 
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